Playable Drones
⚪ Last updated 2022Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 6.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #47 of 231 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
++++++++++Installation++++++
Extract the .pak you wish to use to ..\steamapps\common\ACE COMBAT 7\Game\Content\Paks\~mods
+be sure to put in the customplanestatsfor(name of the drone)_P.pak so the swapped plane that you're using will have new flight characteristics (speed, mobility, ability to PSM...etc)
+To make the sp wps of the plane you using ultilizing all of its shot count (for example, 4aam can fire 4 shots at once), you need to put in customweaponsforMQ101_P.pak or customweaponsforMQ99_P.pak , otherwise they can only fire one shot
Known Issues:
+Plane model will clip through the ground in when selecting in hangar mode
+No takeoff/landing/fly animation for the drones
+No animation when deploying the sp weapons (the missile/bombs will spawn from the center of the aircraft)
Sp Weapons for each plane swap:
ADFX-10 (replacing F-104C) : all 3 SP WPs will be MGP
MQ-99 (replacing MiG-29A) : SASM, XSDB, IEWS
MQ-101 (replacing F-15J): 4AAM, MTSM, SOD
Playable Drones is a compact Ace Combat 7 mod that replaces the F-104, F-15J, and MiG-29 with the ADFX-10, MQ-99, and MQ-101 drones, letting players fly these enemy aircraft. With 135 endorsements and 2,195 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated addition for fans wanting drone gameplay.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Lets you fly three iconic enemy drones, which is a fresh twist for Ace Combat 7 veterans
- Decent community traction with 135 endorsements and over 2,000 downloads
- Simple swap mod—no complex setup, just drop-in and play
⚠️ Cons
- Only three aircraft are replaced, so it's a limited selection if you want more drone variety
- Last updated in March 2022—might not be compatible with the latest game patches
- No detailed instructions or compatibility notes from the author, so you're on your own if issues arise
For Ace Combat 7 players who want to experience the game from the drone's perspective, especially those who enjoy flying enemy aircraft. Skip if you're looking for a comprehensive overhaul—this is a focused, small-scale swap mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original aircraft files before replacing them, so you can revert if needed.
- Check if the mod requires any specific game version or DLC—since it's from 2022, verify compatibility with your current build.
- If you use a mod manager, install this mod through it to keep track of file changes easily.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Acecombat7skiesunknown Mods
- Author
- witchersama99
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 2,195
- Endorsements
- 135
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 3/12/2022
- Updated
- 3/12/2022
🔧 How to Install Ace Combat 7: Skies Unkno Mods
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